Cracked Conch

Name: Cracked Conch
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 1 lb conch meat, tenderized; 2 tbsp lime juice; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper; 1 tsp salt; 1 egg, beaten; 1/4 cup whole milk; 2 cups vegetable oil

Crispy tenderized conch meat deep-fried to golden perfection. A popular Caribbean specialty served with citrus and dipping sauces.

30 minMediumServes 4420 cal/serving

CaribbeanDinnerStovetopPescatarianHigh ProteinHalal-friendlyNut-FreeSoy-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeSesame-Free

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Ingredients

1 lb conch meat, tenderized
2 tbsp lime juice
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp salt
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup whole milk
2 cups vegetable oil

Instructions

1

Pound 1 lb tenderized conch meat with a mallet until thin, then sprinkle with 2 tbsp lime juice.
2

In a shallow bowl, whisk together 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, and 1 tsp salt.
3

In a separate bowl, whisk 1 beaten egg with 1/4 cup whole milk.
4

Heat 2 cups vegetable oil in a deep frying pan to 365 degrees F.
5

Dredge conch in the flour mixture, dip into the egg mixture, and coat again in flour.
6

Fry conch in hot oil for 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F.
7

Drain fried conch on paper towels and serve warm.

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Questions

How hot should the oil be for Cracked Conch?

For Cracked Conch, the frying oil is held at 365 F (about 185 C) in step 4. Hotter scorches the outside before the inside cooks, and cooler turns it greasy. The target internal temperature is 145 F (about 65 C), given in step 6. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

What should Cracked Conch look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 6: cook until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F. A reading of 145 F on a thermometer settles it.

Can I make Cracked Conch less spicy?

Yes. The heat in Cracked Conch comes from 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper. For a milder plate, halve the cayenne; nothing else in the method changes.

Can I make Cracked Conch gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Cracked Conch is 1 cup all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

Does Cracked Conch contain eggs?

Yes: 1 egg, beaten. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, dairy and eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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